freeloader
pronunciation
How to pronounce freeloader in British English:
UK [ˈfri:ləʊdə(r)]
How to pronounce freeloader in American English:
US [ˈfriloʊdə(r)]
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- Noun:
- someone who takes advantage of the generosity of others
Word Origin
- freeloader (n.)
- also free-loader, by 1939, from free (adj.) + agent noun from load (v.). Related: Freeloading. As a verb, freeload is attested by 1967 and probably is a back-formation from this.
Example
- 1. See I don 't need a freeloader .
- 2. I stopped being a freeloader at home since my college graduation .
- 3. I told him to stop being a freeloader and get out and find another job .
- 4. Never be a freeloader ; always try to invite your friends back to dinner .
- 5. I don 't have enough money , there must be freeloader here .